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Garuda Indonesia Provides 45,000 Seats during Eid Holiday

By Aiko TanakaIndonesia
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PT Garuda Indonesia provides extra 45,000 seats to serve people for 2017 Eid al-Fitr.

“This year we offer extra seats to people or consumers who travel before Eid al-Fitr and after the celebration,” PT Garuda Indonesia President Director Pahala N. Mansyuri said in Bali on Saturday (6/5).

He added that the extra seats offered before and after 2017 Eid al-Fitr increase 39 percent compared to the previous year.

“We offer the extra seats eight days before and after the celebration starting from 18 June to 3 July 2017,” he added.

Questions & Answers

Q.

How many additional seats is Garuda Indonesia providing for the Eid al-Fitr holiday period this year?

A.

Garuda Indonesia is providing an additional 45,000 seats to accommodate travellers before and after the 2017 Eid al-Fitr celebrations. This initiative is aimed at serving people travelling during the holiday period.

Q.

When will these extra seats be available for passengers?

A.

The additional seats will be available for eight days before and eight days after the Eid al-Fitr celebration. This period runs from 18th June to 3rd July 2017, covering the peak travel times.

Q.

How does the number of extra seats this year compare to the previous year?

A.

The number of extra seats offered this year represents a 39 percent increase compared to the previous year's provision. This significant rise indicates a greater capacity for passengers.

Q.

Who made the announcement regarding the additional seating capacity?

A.

The announcement regarding the extra seats was made by PT Garuda Indonesia President Director, Pahala N. Mansyuri. He spoke about the initiative in Bali on Saturday, 6th May.

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